Three digit serial number with late model features indicate Frontier Model. Top of barrel rib is marked with the two line address and patent dates "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. PAT'D JAN 17 & 24. 65. JULY 14. 65. / AUG 24. 69. APR 20. 75 FEB 20. & DEC 18. 1877 REISSUE JULY 25. 1871." Has the late type short ejector housing, finger extractor cam and long cylinder flutes. This model features an unusual 6 inch barrel with fixed blade front sight and notched raised lug rear sight . Six shot fluted cylinder with automatic ejector. Casehardened trigger guard and hammer. Complete with smooth ivory grips. This revolver has been factory refinished and marked so accordingly under there grip "1259" as well as a star.

Fine as factory refinished. 99% plus nickel finish remains showing only minor surface scratches. The frame and cylinder also retain around 99% nickel finish with scattered surface scratches. The triggerguard and hammer both show vibrant casehardening colors. The grips are excellent and have started to take on a mellow patina.